Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-05-03
SAVED HIS ENEMY.

he felt sure OF possessing her heart. To
the surprise OF all. she eloped with aud
married the young and almost penni-
less Adolph Navarro.
The forsaken lover retired to his es-
tates, shut himself up in his lonely
mansion, and would see no one.
Ramona vasquez, his best friend,
the only man who could influence |
him. visited and pointed out to Comes |
the unmaniy part which he was act
ing, the duties he was neglscting, the
suffering he was causing those depend
ent upon him, and at last won him
from his retirement, caused by a dig
appointment which could not now be
relnedied, and he again took up the
concerns of business.
When told that Isabella Navarro
had been blessed by the birth OF
daughter, May Heaven smile upon
herl" he said, but the name OF the
father was never mentioned.
Then came the instruction OF
Cuba. Adolph Navarro became COM
mander OF the so-called rebels. Comes
joined the volunteers under the Span-
ish flag as captain of company, and
Raymond Vasquez was his lieutenant.
His friend was satisfied that Comes
had not joined the volunteers so much
from regard to the mother country as
from hatred to the man who had won
his lady. His hope was now that the
| chances OF war might bring him face
| to face with his successful rival. At
mention OF Navara's name his dark
| eyes would gleam with fend-iike fire.
He did his duty we'll and brayely;
his name was held in high repute in
Spanish headquarters. Promotion
was often offered him, but as often re-
| fused.
By day and by night no command
er was so eager and relentless in the
persistent pursuit and fearful punish
ment OF rebels as Comes. He and his
men were pitiless, and consented to or
took part in cruelties that will chame
the Spanish name while the memory
OF them exists. But SO far he had not
met Navarro, and his disappointment,
was great.
One day in the gray OF the morning
the volunteer camp was entered by &
spy, who informed the officers thaf
he had traced rebel officer to farm
house about mile distant. The vol
unteers, Comes and Vasquez IN com
mand, instantly marched to tn
place; the house was surrounded an
search was commenced, fast and fur
Gus.
No opposition was offered. The OF
ficers remained outside. Soon tn
fellow who had given the informatio
emerged from the house bearing in hi
arms crying child. After him, wit
tcttering limbs and face blanched wit
terror, came lady.
Spare, for the love ofthe Holy Vii
gin, spare my child"' was her piteou
prayer.
The volunteers threatened to impal
it upon their bayonets unless she col
fessed where the rebel was hidden.
my child, My child, Do as you wi
with me, only spare my child va
her unceasilig cry. No question wonl
she answer.
L lie DAY OItIS Ncic h&Ch anu POAti
: ed the infant raised high in the arm
0 of brawny rufiian, who stood as
$ ready to hurl it upon the death-dea
t ing points; still the mother pleade
d yet nothing would she reply to the 7
$ peated question, which, answere
n would save the life OF her child.
d 81 will count nine," quoth gri
o sergeant, land then if you do n
lead to the hiding place OF the reb
= your child shall surely die"
i, He began to count slowly. She st
- pleaded. She did not believe tn
men could perpetrate deed so cru
From one face to the other shelook
., as if to catch some kindly glance vi
d which to endorse her hope.
D. At last her aye fell upon the visa
l. of Captain Comes. as with q IA
n scowl he gaZed upon her. Trembiil
groaning weil-nlgh swoonlng, she sa
to the ground, feeling that she could
y pect neither pity nor mercy from h
: / Tor the wife and child OIAdO!ph Naval
y Yes, it was Isabella herself that
looked upon; his hated rival and
that were precious to BIN were at
n. DIEGO Comes day OF terrible VI
4 .eauce had come; ne had only to
~ main silent, and reraljation-fear
- retaliation-for all that he had sun
~ ed was within his grasp.
=! He returned to Lieutenant NasQu
II "You must command here, he sa
" in a husky voice. but save the CHI
Fl and spare the mother
"Put down the child" hecommal
- ed the soldier. then turned and wall
H. away. 49,,
ny The lady clasped the little one
% her breast. and looked, with tearle
IN starting eyes, alter the captain, as
lie. doubtful vet OF his kindness. hmm
able she stood; till, seeing the soidl
-, firing the frame house at its Jour C
w ners, she fell and writhed upon
,h ground. When she saw the iar
me sprinc ND and saw the dry timb
ers crackle. She leaped to her feet, s
I'M walked firmly to where Diego GoT
'eu 5 cod.
ars ..Senor Comes" she said, 'you W
a once my friend. A thoughtless CIR
nd, wronced you; but you are man, 1
nd Ia poor distracted woman.
The husband lies within that house, s
The wounded. helpless. Must ne dit
to the flames? You are his enemy
r. home and in the field; but, oh, !
I'VE can save him. VIII you not? On
ing YOU have one drop OF human klndr
nst in the blood OF your veins, save
NE husband. the father OF my child
bv love him.